Nigerian authorities warn of increased gang, terror activities
Authorities say the recent increase in kidnappings is worrying ABUJA, Aug 8 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Nigerian authorities have raised concerns…
Africa needs to spend US$15.7 billion on refineries to curb emissions
Africa’s overall energy consumption is set to increase at twice the pace of the global average ABIDJAN, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES)…
Ivory Coast frees dozens of people detained over election violence
Ivorian anti-riot police arrive to disperse demonstrators ABIDJAN, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Judicial authorities in Ivory Coast have freed dozens…
US expands citizenship for children born abroad in win for same-sex couples
WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US says children born abroad using assisted reproductive technology can now qualify for citizenship,…
9/11 attack: Families of victims tell Pres Biden not to attend memorials unless he declassifies files
NEW YORK, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Family members of the victims of the Sept 11, 2001 terror attacks have called…
Six rescued in human trafficking bust in south Nigeria
LAGOS, Aug 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — Six teenage victims of human trafficking were rescued during a law enforcement operation in the…
Striking Canadian border agents reach deal on salaries, work environment
MONTREAL, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A strike by Canadian border agents has ended with an agreement on raises and other…
Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro fans judiciary flames, calls top judge ‘son of a whore’
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro BRASILIA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro ignored calls to drop his feud with…
Covid-19: Argentina partially reopens as it approaches 5 million cases
BUENOS AIRES, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina will relax coronavirus restrictions as infection and mortality rates falls, the government announced,…
Cuba legalizes small and medium enterprises in boost for private sector
HAVANA, Aug 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Cuban government approved a law authorizing the creation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs),…